I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game [EN]: Chapter 766

The new weapon was a missile. The reason I ordered its development was quite simple.

‘We’re getting more magic cores than we can use to make equipment!’

As this war entered its final stages, the acquisition of magic cores began to be excessively successful. In the last battle alone, we were able to recover a large number of magic cores from named monsters.

On the other hand, the blacksmith’s crafting slots were already full.

The existing Crossroads blacksmiths, the dwarves, and even the personnel who had flocked from all over the world. The blacksmiths were operating without a single day of rest, but…

They were in charge of not only equipment production but also equipment repair, artifact production and repair, defense facility production and repair, and even the production and repair of equipment for ordinary soldiers.

Even if we acquired new, high-quality materials, it was becoming increasingly difficult to immediately turn them into equipment.

‘Of course, we could prioritize production… but most of what we order now would probably be finished after the war is over.’

What good is new equipment after the final stage?

I pondered. Was there no way to efficiently consume these overflowing magic cores within the remaining time?

And the method that came out of that deliberation was this.

“Let me introduce!”

I shouted, pointing to the gun emplacement that Damian had finished preparing.

“The new weapon for the monster front! The ‘Core-Bomb’!”

…Well, of course, it’s nothing like an Earth nuclear bomb.

It’s a ‘bomb’ made of a whole magic ‘core,’ so it’s a name with a bit of trolling. [Trolling here refers to intentionally using a misleading or provocative name for humorous effect.]

‘The official name is Magic Core Missile.’

Basically, most equipment is made with the premise of ‘making it last as long as possible.’ And the magic core is the core of this premise.

This power source, which provides stable and long-term magic power, is the core and flower of magical civilization.

With proper maintenance and repair, magic cores show the potential to operate perfectly even after hundreds of years.

‘But! We don’t need durability that lasts hundreds of years right now!’

If we can just get through the next few battles, that’s all we need!

Thus, the ‘Magic Core Missile’ was created without any consideration for conserving this precious resource.

Once it enters the firing sequence, it immediately overloads the magic core, drawing out all the potential future possibilities that the magic core holds and transforming them into an instantaneous explosion.

‘The essence of a monster commander’s life is the magic core.’

The ultimate luxury of consuming that essence all at once! The best waste of money!

More than anything, it’s relatively simple to make! Enough that it doesn’t push out the already full blacksmith’s crafting slots!

Kellybay, who made it, lectured me that the safety devices and propellants of this missile were the result of accumulated research, and how this missile was a result of magical engineering, but.

In addition, N-rank, R-rank, and SR-rank magic cores must also be put into the detonator for the chain reaction leading up to the explosion, making it a super flex weapon that burns one of each N-R-SR-SSR magic core at once. [N, R, SR, and SSR are likely ranks of magic cores, with SSR being the highest.]

‘But none of that matters, the important thing is that it has a short production time.’

Don’t save resources! Don’t save research results! We’re going to burn it all up during the remaining battles!

Anyway, enough talk!

“Let’s start testing the new weapon!”

Everyone dispatched to the area had finished putting on their sunglasses.

Damian also put on large goggles and nodded. I gave a thumbs up.

“Let it rip, Damian!”

“‘Flame Giant Bullet,’ firing! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… !”

At the signal, Damian pulled back the large trigger,

Thwack-!

The missile soared into the sky, spraying propellant along the firing path of the gun emplacement.

Its size and firing appearance were actually closer to a mortar than a missile, but who cares! As long as it can deliver the right blow to the enemy!

Whoosh-

The magic core missile, which had soared to the end of the sky, eventually reached its peak and began to descend.

It fell directly onto the Three Poisons and Afflictions Legion.

《Om(ॐ)-!》

The Affliction statues chanted mantras in unison, and a dazzling golden barrier rose, surrounding them. It was the usual ‘nullify below a certain damage’ barrier.

“Then, all we have to do is give them an attack that overwhelmingly exceeds that defense!”

I waved my hand.

At the same time, the missile, which had fallen in a clean trajectory… hit the golden barrier.

Whoosh…

In an instant, I felt as if the air in the area was compressed,

Thwackaaaaang-!

A tremendous noise, light, and intense heat erupted.

Even though the distance was considerable, the wind pressure reached this side. I quickly deployed a magic wall in the air to block the flying debris.

“Wow.”

I clicked my tongue, looking at the huge light swirling at the point of impact.

“Excellent, isn’t it?”

Of course, it’s definitely not a nuclear bomb like I exaggeratedly introduced earlier. Should I say it’s about the power of a high-output missile?

The magic core used in the first missile was that of the Flame Giant King.

As if following the attributes of the original body to some extent, the impact point, where the light had disappeared after a while, was covered in fierce flames.

And, from within the flames at the impact point…

《Om, om, om, om, om…》

《Overcome afflictions, afflictions, afflictions, afflictions, afflictions.》

《Life is suffering. Suffering is life. Do not be deceived by pain. Escape the flesh.》

The Three Poisons, Greed, Anger, and Ignorance, were still intact.

The golden barrier was still holding up.

However, more than half of the 108 Affliction statues had fallen and were shattered. They had taken the damage that the barrier had not absorbed.

“Hmm.”

I stared at the barrier, which was flickering with a more turbid color than before. Then, I turned to Damian.

“Let’s fire one more. This time with ‘Whirlwind’.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

The next missile was loaded into the firing position,

“‘Whirlwind Bullet,’ firing! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… !”

Damian pulled the trigger, and it soared into the sky.

Thwack-!

And it fell again on top of the Three Poisons and Afflictions Legion, which was barely reorganizing its ranks and trying to advance again.

《Om(ॐ)-!》

The Three Poisons roared and stretched their respective weapons into the sky, spreading golden currents.

However, the missile was not intercepted and drew strange trajectories in the air, twisting its body in an instant and descending.

It finally hit the barrier.

“This is our clairvoyance!”

With my cheer, an explosion.

Kwaaaaaaang!

The form of the explosion is a little different from before.

If the missile made with the Flame Giant King was a pure and fierce explosion, this time the explosion unfolded in a more sticky and swirling form.

Clang…!

Under this swirling explosion, the golden barrier finally broke as if shattered, and caved in deeply below.

When the swirling storm subsided, all 108 Affliction statues below were shattered and dead.

Thump…! Thump…! Thump…!

Only the three giants, Greed, Anger, and Ignorance, were advancing towards this side, cutting through the thick smoke.

“Its power is certainly excellent, but…”

Lucas, who had slightly lowered his sunglasses and hung them on his nose, turned his blue eyes towards me over his sunglasses.

“I’m not sure if it’s more efficient than making equipment or artifacts. We permanently consumed two commander-class magic cores, and it only eliminated the enemy’s regular soldiers.”

Lucas’s words make sense.

The power of the magic core missile is certainly outstanding, but it is ultimately long-range artillery. It can be replaced by the crossfire of our monster front artillery, which has reached its limit.

It is also true that commander-class magic cores are too precious a resource to be consumed in one explosion like this.

Even now, we used two SSR-rank magic cores to remove the enemy legion’s barrier and only consumed regular soldiers.

“But we removed the enemy’s special barrier and wiped out elite troops with various special abilities.”

I smiled and faced Lucas.

“Without any damage on our side.”

“… !”

“Let’s just say we’ve gained a good option for long-range artillery.”

From a long-term perspective, it certainly feels like a waste, but from my point of view, which is only looking at the end of this war, it’s not such a bad result.

More than anything, we were able to remove the terrible barrier of that Affliction Legion with just two missiles. If we had faced them head-on, we would have had to spend three days and nights.

“Damian! The missile we made for demonstration, there’s one last one left, right?”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“Good. Let’s fire that and finish it. Unleash it!”

Damian loaded the last missile.

“‘Decagon,’ firing! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… !”

Thwack-!

The missile that flew into the sky paused for a moment in the air, then fell to the ground.

The Three Poisons roared fiercely and swung the weapons in their hands at the missile, pouring out attacks.

Pop…!

This time, the missile failed to avoid the fierce interception and exploded in the air.

…And.

Whoosh!

Ten warheads separated from the exploded missile and poured down.

Like a cluster bomb on Earth, this missile, which inherited the characteristics of the monster commander Decagon, fragmented into ten cone-shaped pieces and covered the ground.

Boom boom boom boom!

Thick explosions and tremendous shockwaves swept through the area. I adjusted my sunglasses.

“The part where the forms of each commander appear is interesting.”

“…Did we defeat them with this?”

“No. The Three Poisons and Afflictions Legion has a final phase.”

I stared at the swaying forms of the giants in the thick smoke and explained about the enemy legion.

“Actually, the most terrifying thing about these guys is their mental attacks.”

The Three Poisons. And the 108 Afflictions.

They only protect themselves with golden barriers and do not inflict physical attacks on us. Instead, they approach and endlessly chant scriptures.

The problem is that if you hear their corrupted scriptures, your mind becomes contaminated.

Greed, anger, and ignorance endlessly rise, and all sorts of afflictions – negative emotions – boil up.

Eventually, if you are exposed to their chants for more than a certain amount of time, even heroes and soldiers will go mad and commit suicide or kill each other.

Before this happens, we have to neutralize their barriers and defeat them, but that barrier is terribly tough… it’s a troublesome enemy in many ways.

So, in the game, we had to divide the troops, and while one troop reduced the barrier until the mental contamination level reached its limit, we would switch to another troop. We had to fight like that for a long time.

‘We don’t need to do that.’

First of all, I have [Indomitable Commander], so I am safe from mental contamination. I also easily destroyed the barrier with missiles.

The problem is after we reduce the barrier and defeat them.

These bastards have a second phase…

‘It was a pain in the ass in the game too…’

When the barrier is neutralized, all 108 Affliction statues are defeated, and only Greed, Anger, and Ignorance remain and take a certain amount of damage.

What these three giants and monsters will do is actually very obvious, isn’t it?

A second phase that boasts tradition and history.

“Combine!”

Whoooooooosh…!

The thick smoke and sand dust from the center of the explosion were swept away in an instant.

There, a truly gigantic statue stood, scattering a terrifying aura.

With the three heads of a rooster, a snake, and a pig sprouting from one body, the six arms that soared into the sky were in a lotus-like pose.

A monster with three heads and six arms.

“Asura… !” [Asura is a type of demigod or titan in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often depicted with multiple heads and arms.]

Flash-!

With its six crimson eyes wide open.

The Asura-shaped Three Poisons uttered.

《I have committed all evil deeds in the past.》

All the evil deeds I have committed since the beginning.

《All are caused by endless greed, anger, and ignorance.》

All were caused by greed, anger, and ignorance,

《Born from body, mouth, and mind.》

Born from body, mouth, and mind.

《I now repent of all my sins.》

I now repent of all my sins.

“…”

It’s a beautiful scripture.

But why are you chanting that while raising your weapons and running towards us-!